Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.070
Hearings on complaint
Operative Text
Within thirty (30) calendar days after the filing of the written report referenced in Section 19.20.050 of this title, the board shall, upon due and reasonable notice to all parties, conduct a hearing on the complaint. All parties shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel, and shall have the right to call witnesses in their own behalf and to cross examine witnesses. All parties to the proceedings may apply to the board to have subpoenas issued in the name of the board. Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath or affirmation, and a transcript shall be made and filed with the village clerk. Only those members who have attended all hearings on a matter shall participate in the determination of the complaint.
Under Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.070, once a written investigative report has been filed under § 19.20.050, the fair housing board is required to schedule and hold a formal hearing within 30 calendar days, giving all parties reasonable advance notice. The hearing operates with procedural safeguards typical of a quasi-judicial proceeding: parties may have attorneys present, call and cross-examine witnesses, request subpoenas through the board, and all testimony is given under oath or affirmation. A transcript of the hearing is created and filed with the village clerk, and only board members who attended every session on a matter may vote on its outcome.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers named in a fair housing complaint under § 19.20.070 can generally expect to receive formal notice of a hearing scheduled within 30 days of the investigative report. Operators who are the subject of a complaint typically retain legal counsel in advance of the hearing, identify witnesses they may wish to call, and familiarize themselves with the subpoena process available through the board. Keeping organized records related to the complained-of conduct is a practice commonly associated with effective participation in these proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who have filed a fair housing complaint in Harwood Heights should be aware that § 19.20.070 entitles them to meaningful participation in the board hearing, including the right to have an attorney represent them, call witnesses on their behalf, and cross-examine witnesses presented by other parties. The provision also allows parties to request that the board issue subpoenas, which can be a tool for obtaining relevant evidence. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local fair housing procedures can help explain what to expect at a § 19.20.070 hearing and what options are generally available to complainants.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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